Utah Stingers

[zbc1969]

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts off 106 south
March 1st from 8am to 11am
Utah Weekend Car Meets fb page posted it

 

[MerlintheMad]

I just joined the Utah Stinger Owners club. GT2 -- White with light grey interior. Bought it out of state and drove it home over the weekend. Live in Utah County. Such a fun car to drive!!

Cool. You did it! Where did you buy yours?

is anyone planning on doing cars and coffee on March 1st?

I'm more interested in a Stinger meet. And we could do a meet and a drive when spring has opened the high mountain passes (Empire, Alpine Loop, Hwy 65, Guardsman, you know …). We have a local "cars and coffee"? I never heard.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts off 106 south
March 1st from 8am to 11am
Utah Weekend Car Meets fb page posted it

Oh, Sunday morning. Nope.

 

[Dks209]

Anyone participating in the Drive Road Rally on April 4th?

 

[MerlintheMad]

FAQ — DRIVE ROAD RALLY
Interesting, but no. I just want to drive around without "joining" anything.

 

[Dks209]

This will be my first "organized" event, so we'll see if it's worth while. If nothing else it's a way to network with more local car enthusiasts. Maybe I'll be the only Stringer there... Hope I make a good impression

 

[ScottM]

This will be my first "organized" event, so we'll see if it's worth while. If nothing else it's a way to network with more local car enthusiasts. Maybe I'll be the only Stringer there... Hope I make a good impression

Have fun and DON'T SCREW IT UP FOR THE REST OF US STINGER OWNERS!!!!! But have fun too.

 

[stingeradmr]

I don't know if anyone is interested in a road trip to south east Utah. There are 2 really good roads down by moab.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I don't know if anyone is interested in a road trip to south east Utah. There are 2 really good roads down by moab.

And all the roads lead to some overlook or another. Which two roads are you referring to?

 

[UTStingerGT]

Utah Stinger buddies,
How has your luck been getting a Kia dealer to fix the "brake shudder issue" common with our cars? Mine started at about 11k miles, but it comes and goes. It goes in for service at Doug Smith next week but I wanted to see if anyone had any trouble getting Kia to take care of it under warranty.

Any horror stories? Any dealer recommendations?

THANKS

 

[MerlintheMad]

I hear you (and I am not associated with Ken Garff ). But I don't know of anyone among the Utah members who has even mentioned brake shudder. If I had it occur, I'd go straight into my dealer, Jerry Seiner South Jordan (they actually traded one of their cars for my Silky Silver from Doug Smith ).

 

[stingeradmr]

I had the brake shudder at 12,000 miles and Doug Smith turned the rotors, 3 months later it came back and they replaced my rotors and changed the pads to after market. I now have 90,000 miles on my Stinger with no more problems

 

[2Slo4u]

Utah Stinger buddies,
How has your luck been getting a Kia dealer to fix the "brake shudder issue" common with our cars? Mine started at about 11k miles, but it comes and goes. It goes in for service at Doug Smith next week but I wanted to see if anyone had any trouble getting Kia to take care of it under warranty.

Any horror stories? Any dealer recommendations?

THANKS

Took mine to Doug Smith Kia at 5,000 miles with the issue. They ordered two new rotors for the front. Called me when they were in and had them replaced. Took it home and replaced the brake pads with Hawk HPS(?) pads. Haven't had a problem since. I've actually found Doug Smith to be great to work with. I had an Audi and Lexus prior to this car and have been pleased with the service so far. Plus, you can't beat their oil change price -- $39 for the Stinger.

 

[2Slo4u]

I had the brake shudder at 12,000 miles and Doug Smith turned the rotors, 3 months later it came back and they replaced my rotors and changed the pads to after market. I now have 90,000 miles on my Stinger with no more problems

90K??? Wow! What year do you have?

 

[stingeradmr]

2018 gt2 its my work car

 

[BlaydeX15]

Welp, sold the Stinger yesterday. Not too sad about it, surprisingly. It was fun while I had it, but I've only filled the tank once since April, and I couldn't justify the cost anymore. I'm not as much of a car guy as I thought I was, tbh.

I will say though, when it comes time to pick up a new car, a used Stinger will definitely be at the top of the list.

Side note - Selling a set of winter tires/rims if anyone in Utah needs them!

 

[Dks209]

Welp, sold the Stinger yesterday. Not too sad about it, surprisingly. It was fun while I had it, but I've only filled the tank once since April, and I couldn't justify the cost anymore. I'm not as much of a car guy as I thought I was, tbh.

I will say though, when it comes time to pick up a new car, a used Stinger will definitely be at the top of the list.

Side note - Selling a set of winter tires/rims if anyone in Utah needs them!

How was the resale value? Did you find it fair or did it depreciate quite a bit?

 

[2Slo4u]

Welp, sold the Stinger yesterday. Not too sad about it, surprisingly. It was fun while I had it, but I've only filled the tank once since April, and I couldn't justify the cost anymore. I'm not as much of a car guy as I thought I was, tbh.

I will say though, when it comes time to pick up a new car, a used Stinger will definitely be at the top of the list.

Side note - Selling a set of winter tires/rims if anyone in Utah needs them!

what have you got in the way of winter wheels and tires? Price?

 

[BlaydeX15]

How was the resale value? Did you find it fair or did it depreciate quite a bit?

It wasn't too bad. I paid 33ish, sold it for 24, after 2.5 years and 28k miles. Ended up being 1.5k in the positive. Not paying retail up front really saved it though.

what have you got in the way of winter wheels and tires? Price?

Wheels: 18x8 Sport Tuning T23 (Squared)
Tire: Michelin X-Ice Xi3 (225/45R18)
Tread Depth: 7mm or 9/32

TPMS pre installed, also including all the mounting accessories. Asking $450.

Pic of them installed:

Spoiler

 

[MerlintheMad]

It wasn't too bad. I paid 33ish, sold it for 24, after 2.5 years and 28k miles. Ended up being 1.5k in the positive. Not paying retail up front really saved it though.

Wheels: 18x8 Sport Tuning T23 (Squared)
Tire: Michelin X-Ice Xi3 (225/45R18)
Tread Depth: 7mm or 9/32

TPMS pre installed, also including all the mounting accessories. Asking $450.

Pic of them installed:

Spoiler

Saved this pic for my calendar options folder; sort of a memento as well. I've enjoyed thinking of a Micro Blue sitting somewhere in eastern Utah. Did you sell to a local buyer, or somebody out of State?